Manchester United put up a lacklustre performance in their recent FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City. Despite their 3-0 lead, they let it slip and only reached the final through penalties after a controversial offside decision.
This raised doubts about the manager’s suitability for the high-pressure role. Newly appointed Wilcox will assess Ten Hag’s strengths and weaknesses, including his relationship with the squad and how he runs training sessions.
There will be talks with the manager, staff, and players, analyzing training sessions. It is crucial to determine if Ten Hag’s strained relationship with players is to blame for the team’s inability to progress.
Ten Hag’s disciplinary actions, such as punishing big names like Jadon Sancho, have also come under scrutiny. Manchester United’s ownership will make a decision on Ten Hag’s future by the end of the season, with Gareth Southgate being tipped as a potential replacement.
